Notable Events Around the World on - 2025-11-01

Marcyliena Morgan, Founder of Harvard’s Hip-Hop Archive, Dies at 75

Marcyliena H. Morgan at Harvard University in 2003. When she proposed the idea for what became the university’s hip-hop archive, her fellow professor Henry Louis Gates Jr. recalled, he asked her if...

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Mullins wins at Breeders' Cup with Ethical Diamond

Ethical Diamond wins the Breeders' Cup Turf with a stunning late run in a course record for Grand National-winning trainer Willie Mullins.

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Ireland well beaten by All Blacks in Chicago rematch

New Zealand avenge one of their most painful defeats as they comfortably beat Ireland in a Chicago rematch that fails to live up to the pre-game hype.

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What’s driving unrest in Tanzania after president’s landslide re-election?

President Samia Suluhu Hassan has been re-elected in a landslide, as the government denies that hundreds were killed.

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Townsend eyes All Blacks upset after Scots rout US

Scotland's players now believe they can beat New Zealand for the first time ever, says head coach Gregor Townsend, after his side started their autumn campaign with a record win over the United Sta...

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Anger lingers in Serbia a year after train station tragedy

Novi Sad train station was a symbol of the new Serbia but the collapse showed nothing had changed.

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Scotland sweep aside US for biggest Murrayfield win

Darcy Graham and Jamie Dobie both score hat-tricks as Scotland dismantle the United States in a one-sided autumn Test to record their biggest ever win in Murrayfield's 100-year history.

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Big belly, wavy fur and a nose for trouble: we exclusively reveal the new-look Paddington

It’s been the biggest secret in theatre: what will the marmalade-loving, hyper-polite Peruvian look like in Paddington the Musical? As the curtain rises, we speak to the new bear’s creator, a veter...

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Toothless Tottenham booed off after Chelsea beat them again

Toothless Tottenham were booed off as Chelsea recorded a fifth straight win over their London rivals, with Joao Pedro’s first-half goal giving them a 1-0 victory at the Tottenham Hotspur Stad...

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Pitch invader arrested after lining up with Australia team

A pitch invader who lined up with the Australia team before Saturday's rugby league Test against England has been arrested.

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Does 'timeless wonder' Welbeck deserve England recall?

Danny Welbeck last played for England in 2018 but will his recent form at Brighton be enough to encourage Thomas Tuchel to select him for this month's World Cup qualifiers?

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Two more suspects charged over Louvre heist

Both suspects, who were arrested earlier this week, have denied involvement.

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Australia must put politics aside and pass nature laws that benefit the economy and the environment. We owe it to our kids | Zoe Daniel

There’s no such thing as a perfect legislative solution. It’s about finding one that’s workable – for the community, for the economy and for natureVictoria’s Healesville Sanctuary is helping to pro...

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Swiatek, Rybakina begin WTA Finals with dominant wins

Iga Swiatek earned a straight-sets win against Madison Keys on the first day of the WTA Finals.

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4-star QB Bryant chooses 'best fit,' Texas Tech

On the same day the Red Raiders took on Kansas State in Big 12 play, Texas Tech secured a commitment from one of the top quarterbacks in the 2027 cycle on Saturday, with a pledge from four-star rec...

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Ruthless Sinner beats Zverev to reach Paris final

A ruthless Jannik Sinner takes apart Alexander Zverev to reach the Paris Masters final and move within one win of regaining the world number one ranking.

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Duke earns first win at Clemson since 1980

Darian Mensah completed a 2-point-play to Shamar Hagans as Duke stunned Clemson 46-45 on Saturday for its first win in Death Valley since 1980.

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Sinner thrashes Zverev to reach Paris Masters final

Jannik Sinner routed a weary-looking Alexander Zverev 6-0 6-1 in a little more than an hour to reach the Paris Masters final and move closer to reclaiming the world No 1 ranking.

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Just Sayin: OSU's QB top Heisman fave after win

Ohio State quarterback Julian Sayin became the betting favorite for the Heisman Trophy (+175), according to ESPN BET, after another scintillating performance on Saturday afternoon, during the No. 1...

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Tracking every NFL trade deadline move: Two CB trades for the Eagles?

We're following every move before the 2025 NFL trade deadline, which passes at 4 p.m. ET on Nov. 4. Which players have changed teams?

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The politics behind President Trump's plan to send troops to U.S. cities

President Trump and the GOP are hoping that sending troops to US cities will be a winning strategy for the midterm elections.

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Swiatek dismantles Keys in 61 minutes at WTA Finals

Iga Swiatek produces a dominant start in her bid for a second WTA Finals title, dismantling Madison Keys in just 61 minutes in Riyadh.

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Can wood be good? Green forestry standards demystified, from FSC to SFI

The tree-shaped badge on your next desk might certify the gold standard of forestry – or very little. Here’s how to tellSign up for the Filter US newsletter, your weekly guide to buying fewer, bett...

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Miami CFP hopes dim, No. 10 Canes fall to SMU

T.J. Harden scored on a 1-yard run in overtime, and SMU upset No. 10 Miami 26-20 on Saturday, handing the Hurricanes their second loss in three weeks and damaging the CFP hopes of a team that climb...

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UK aid for Hurricane Melissa reaches Jamaica as Britons to be evacuated

Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper has said the UK's first chartered flight from Jamaica to the UK will depart late on Saturday.

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Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong trolls the prediction markets

While Armstrong may have helped some Kalshi and Polymarket users make a little money, he was also illustrating how easily these markets can be manipulated.

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Rabbi Alvin Kass, N.Y.P.D. Chaplain for Nearly Six Decades, Dies at 89

Rabbi Alvin Kass in 2023. He had been the New York Police Department’s chief chaplain since 1966.

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Iowa St. TE Brahmer hospitalized after big hit

Iowa State tight end Benjamin Brahmer was carted off the field and taken to a local hospital after sustaining a big hit late in Saturday's game against Arizona State.

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Envoi Allen is just Champion again at Down Royal

Envoi Allen registered a record third win in the BetVictor Champion Chase at Down Royal.

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Rising energy prices put AI and data centers in the crosshairs

A majority of consumers say they’re worried about data centers driving up electricity costs. Is the industry prepared for a possible backlash?

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Juan Ramón Matta Ballesteros, 80, Dies; Cartel Kingpin Fed Cocaine Boom

Before being imprisoned in the late 1980s, he made a fortune as a Honduran power broker connecting Colombian and Mexican cartels.

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Woman charged over Louvre jewellery heist

Prosecutors say two men have already "partially recognised" their involvement in the museum theft.

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Swiatek beats Keys on first day of WTA Finals

In a clash of Grand Slam winners, Iga Swiatek swept aside Madison Keys in straight sets on the opening day of the WTA Finals in Riyadh on Saturday.

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AI researchers ’embodied’ an LLM into a robot – and it started channeling Robin Williams

AI researchers at Andon Labs embedded various LLMs in a vacuum robot to test how ready they were to be embodied. And hilarity ensued.

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Canada’s Carney says he apologised to Trump over Reagan anti-tariff ad

Canadian PM says anti-tariff ad featuring Ronald Reagan 'offended' Trump, who has since cut off trade talks with Canada.

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Rachel Reeves considers 20% tax on assets of people deciding to leave UK

Plans for ‘settling-up charge’ predicted to raise £2bn and would follow policy in place among most G7 countriesRich people quitting the UK could be required to pay a 20% tax on their business asset...

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Sinner into Paris final, closes in on No. 1 ranking

World No. 2 Jannik Sinner routed Alexander Zverev 6-0, 6-1 in just over an hour Saturday to reach the Paris Masters final and move closer to reclaiming the No. 1 ranking.

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Ireland vs New Zealand LIVE! Farrell's side face All Blacks in Chicago

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History beckons for India or South Africa at World Cup in game-changing final

Sunday's Women's Cricket World Cup final will be a 'recovered from adversity' derby.

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All Blacks beat Ireland in Chicago after controversial Beirne red card

New Zealand's All Blacks earned their Chicago revenge on Saturday with a 26-13 victory at Soldier Field after a highly controversial Tadhg Beirne 20-minute red card.

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India and SA prepare for game-changing World Cup final

There is history on the line as India and South Africa prepare for the Women's World Cup final on Sunday, with a new winner guaranteed for the first time in 25 years.

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Video: Tanzania president declared winner amid deadly election unrest

Tanzania's President has been declared the winner of the country’s presidential elections amid deadly unrest.

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RSF accused of staging arrests to deflect blame for atrocities

The RSF are accused of staging arrests of their own soldiers to deflect blame for mass atrocities in Sudan’s el-Fasher.

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England not scarred ahead of Ashes after ODI batting toils, says McCullum

The batting numbers from England's 3-0 ODI loss in New Zealand make for grim reading, especially with The Ashes on the way.

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Media, Money & Zohran Mamdani

In New York City, a mayoral election with stakes that extend far beyond its five boroughs.

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Serbian students lead powerful memorial for railway disaster anniversary

Protesters observe 16 minutes of silence to commemorate 16 victims of railway disaster in Novi Sad a year ago.

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Climate Change Made Hurricane Melissa 4 Times More Likely, Study Suggests

Unusually warm ocean temperatures fueled one of the worst hurricanes on record. New research finds climate change increased the storm’s likelihood.

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Why England fans should not lose Ashes hope despite ODI series defeat

England's batting was concerning in their 3-0 ODI series defeat by New Zealand but it does not mean fans should give up Ashes hope, writes Matthew Henry.

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Iran grapples over social freedoms after war with Israel

Some elements of the Iranian state are in favour of relatively relaxing controls, while others wish to cede no ground.

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Former Aberdeen and Arsenal defender Young dies aged 73

The defender played for Aberdeen, Arsenal and Tottenham Hotspur but is best remembered for a cynical foul which changed the laws of the game.

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Lectric XP4 750 Electric Bike Review: The Best, Cheapest Ebike

Lectric upgraded its most popular bike with greater range, a new color display, and a better torque sensor.

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Thousands missing, new horrors emerge after RSF taking of Sudan’s el-Fasher

Sudanese people are being hunted down, humiliated and killed by RSF fighters, according to survivors and aid agencies.

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HMRC likely to have breached privacy laws in stopping child benefit – experts

Watchdog contacts tax authority after families’ payments stopped based on flawed travel dataMinisters may have breached privacy laws when they suspended the child benefit of thousands of families o...

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The ‘10 Martini’ Proof Connects Quantum Mechanics With Infinitely Intricate Mathematical Structures

The proof, known to be so hard that a mathematician once offered 10 martinis to whoever could figure it out, uses number theory to explain quantum fractals.

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Reform councillor defects to Tories after party’s policies left him ‘uncomfortable’

Dartford representative James Buchan says ‘devastating’ immigration plans had created a lot of fear and anxietyA Reform UK councillor has defected to the Conservatives saying he became “uncomfortab...

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The Great Tree Test: Best Artificial Christmas Trees 2025

WIRED brought 10 of the most popular artificial Christmas trees into a studio, had volunteers assemble them, then got three interior designers to pick the best through blind judging.

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Far Right Targets Similarities Between Zohran Mamdani and Sadiq Khan

Mayor Sadiq Khan of London, left, and the New York mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani.

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What did Pasolini know? Fifty years after his brutal murder, the director’s vision of fascism is more urgent than ever

With mystery still surrounding Pier Paolo Pasolini’s death, the poet and film-maker’s warnings of corruption and rising totalitarianism offer a chilling message for our timesPier Paolo Pasolini was...

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Air Pollution Could Be Contributing to Your Slower Marathon Time

Runners crossing the Harlem River during the New York Marathon last year.

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He Stayed in Belarus for His Imprisoned Wife. Now He’s Locked Up, Too.

Igor Ilyash, a Belarusian journalist, in court in September in Minsk, Belarus.

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Wireless Charging a 2026 Porsche Cayenne Electric

Porsche’s much-anticipated 2026 EV has charging tech akin to a giant Qi puck. But what happens when Mittens or Fido gets in the way of 11 kilowatts invisibly flying through the air?

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Passan: Why nothing beats Game 7 of the World Series

The Dodgers and Blue Jays have graced us with a winner-take-all Fall Classic finale -- something no other sport can match.

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Batting costs England again as NZ edge to 3-0 win

New Zealand seal a 3-0 series sweep by edging to a two-wicket win in the third one-day international in Wellington, following another England top-order collapse.

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O'Brien sets new Breeders' Cup trainer record

Ireland's Aidan O'Brien becomes the most successful trainer in Breeders' Cup history with Gstaad's emphatic victory in the Juvenile Turf.

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Game-winning buzzer-beater secures Clippers win over Pelicans

Highlights of the New Orleans Pelicans @ LA Clippers in the 2025 NBA season..

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Mass protests planned as Serbia marks anniversary of train station collapse

Large crowds converge in Novi Sad to commemorate deadly accident that has led to frequent mass antigovernment protests.

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Hye-jin Choi holds four-shot lead into final day at Maybank Championship

Highlights from the third round of the Maybank Championship on the LPGA Tour.

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How new MLS franchise San Diego are creating history

San Diego FC may be a new MLS franchise, but they are making history built on the principles of the Right to Dream project.

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New Zealand edge ODI thriller after England's top-order struggles again

England’s top-order struggles continued ahead of the Ashes during a two-wicket defeat to New Zealand in the third one-day international, as the hosts completed a series sweep in Wellington.

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The best theatre to stream this month: The Unlikely Pilgrimage of Harold Fry goes an extra mile

Passenger reworks songs from his hit musical while Tanika Gupta gives Ibsen a Hollywood makeover and TikTok becomes a stage for young playwrightsWhen Rachel Joyce’s bestseller about a retiree’s roa...

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Britain’s canals and rivers face lack of funds amid climate pressures, campaigners warn

Many waterways vulnerable to breaches and closures and face mounting maintenance costs, charity saysBritain’s network of canals and rivers is under strain from funding shortfalls and growing climat...

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FIFA U-17 World Cup Qatar 2025: What to know about the tournament

Key dates, teams, venues, players, tournament format, favourites and tickets ahead of the 20th edition of the event.

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APEC leaders wrap up summit after Trump and Xi reach truce in trade war

Asian and Pacific Rim leaders pledge support for trade and investment that 'benefits all'.

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We've got a World Series Game 7! Everything you need to know ahead of winner-takes-all finale

On Saturday, a champion will be crowned. Will it be an L.A. repeat or Toronto's first title in 32 years? We've got it covered.

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After Days of Protests, Tanzania’s President Is Declared Election Winner

President Samia Suluhu Hassan of Tanzania was declared the winner of an election that has set off violent protests and reports of electoral irregularities.

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It's the buzz - Salford new boy Borini on playing on as a veteran

Fabio Borini made a combined 131 appearances across five years for Liverpool and Sunderland - now he is getting his football fix at Salford City.

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Britain one of least ‘nature-connected’ nations in world – with Nepal the most

Others languishing near bottom of 61-country study include Canada, Germany, Israel, Japan and SpainBritain is one of the least “nature connected” nations in the world, according to the first ever g...

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Girlbands Forever: this shocking history of 90s female pop is packed with gossip, scandal – and bangers

Strap in for a nostalgia-stuffed jaunt through musical classics, featuring honest interviews with stars – the details of which make the record industry look appalling Girlbands, then. Shimmering ic...

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Hot summer and damp autumn cause UK boom in destructive honey fungus

Huge increase in tree-killing disease is result of climate crisis, experts sayA golden mushroom that grows in clusters and can attack and kill trees has increased by 200% in the UK in a year becaus...

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Samia wins Tanzania election with 98% of votes amid unrest

Demonstrations continued on Friday as young protesters denounced the election as unfair.

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Ireland and All Blacks primed for Chicago reunion

Ireland and New Zealand are poised for their highly anticipated Soldier Field sequel, nine years on from a historic Irish win at the Chicago venue.

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Live: Israel continues attacks on Gaza as Palestinians fear return to war

Israeli strikes on Gaza this week have killed more than 100 people following the killing of an Israeli soldier.

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Transfer rumors, news: Man United target Sporting's Hjulmand

Sporting CP midfielder Morten Hjulmand is on Manchester United's transfer shortlist. Transfer Talk has the latest news and rumors.

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Pickford on England records, World Cup dream & love of motocross

Jordan Pickford sits down with Kelly Somers to discuss life at Everton, keeping clean sheets for England, a World Cup dream and a love of motocross.

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TV tonight: iconic 90s girlband members tell all about the industry

Mel Blatt and Kéllé Bryan are the first to get candid in a brilliant new series. Plus: the twisty finale of Nine Bodies in a Mexican Morgue. Here’s what to watch this evening9.20pm, BBC Two Continu...

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World leaders, remember that future generations will judge you. At Cop30, you can define how | Gordon Brown

Keir Starmer is taking the lead on tackling the climate crisis. With the US backing away, now is the moment when other nations must step upWith the once-familiar pillars of the old world order crum...

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‘It is the scariest of times’: Margaret Atwood on defying Trump, banned books – and her score-settling memoir

At 86, she’s a literary seer and saint – and queen of the Canadian resistance. So what does the writer make of our dystopian world?• ‘From (finally) being given the Booker prize to the day her part...

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Down Cemetery Road to Florence + the Machine: the week in rave reviews

Emma Thompson lights up a new thriller from Slow Horses author Mick Herron, and the singer-songwriter is back with more bombastic chamber pop. Here’s the pick of the week’s culture, taken from the...

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In redistricting vote, some Californians fear losing out, others want to face Trump

California's vote Tuesday on whether to redistrict congressional seats could be important in determining who controls Congress after the 2026 midterm elections.

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Tanzanian President Samia Suluhu Hassan declared winner of election

Electoral commission says incumbent president won re-election with 98 percent of disputed vote.

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China to loosen chip export ban to Europe after Netherlands row

EU-China chip disputes alarmed carmakers amid concerns it could halt global car productions

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Country diary: Helping salmon make the leap | Tim Earl

Laxey, Isle of Man: I’m lucky to see my first ever wild Atlantic salmon, but it’s no fluke that they are present in our riversYou need a little luck to see some species of wildlife, and fortune was...

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2 million-year-old teeth reveal secrets from the dawn of humanity

For decades, Paranthropus robustus has intrigued scientists as a powerful, big-jawed cousin of early humans. Now, thanks to ancient protein analysis, researchers have cracked open new secrets hidde...

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Dodgers win Game 6 against Blue Jays in World Series to force decider

Los Angeles Dodgers send the World Series to a decisive seventh game after defeating Toronto Blue Jays in Canada.

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Why Africa has become a hotspot for war

Most of today’s wars happen in Africa, creating the biggest displacement crisis while aid and peacekeeping collapse

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Election Day is Tuesday. Here are 5 questions about what the results might mean

While too much shouldn't be made out of off-year elections, the Nov. 4 election will be the first major electoral sign of the political mood and what voters think of the president.

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Japan’s new “samurai jellyfish” is simply stunning

Scientists in Japan have discovered Physalia mikazuki, a previously unknown species of Portuguese man-of-war, in northern waters for the first time. DNA and anatomical analysis confirmed it as dist...

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Narrow Dodgers win sets up World Series decider

The Los Angeles Dodgers bounce back to beat the Toronto Blue Jays 3-1 and set up a deciding seventh game in the World Series after tying the series at 3-3.

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'He can have a little peace': How Mookie Betts broke his slump in the biggest way

After a 3-for-23 start, Betts finally delivered with the clutch two-run hit that saved the Dodgers' season.

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G7 slams Russian attacks on energy as Ukraine decries ‘nuclear terrorism’

The group said Russian attacks are inflicting 'devastating social, environmental and economic consequences' on Ukraine.

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This tiny bat hunts like a lion, but better

Fringe-lipped bats from Panama hunt like miniature lions, using a “hang-and-wait” strategy to capture large, energy-rich prey. High-tech biologging revealed they spend most of their time conserving...

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L.A. plans to start Ohtani in G7; Jays go Scherzer

The Dodgers are learning toward starting Shohei Ohtani on short rest in Game 7 of the World Series, with every pitcher available except Yoshinobu Yamamoto. Toronto will start Max Scherzer, also wit...

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Astronomers capture a spooky “cosmic bat” in deep space

Astronomers have captured a haunting image of a “cosmic bat” spreading its wings across deep space. This nebula, 10,000 light-years away, glows crimson as newborn stars ignite clouds of gas and dust.

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Egypt's Grand Museum opens, displaying Tutankhamun tomb in full for first time

The launch of the billion-dollar site sees fresh calls for the return of antiquities held in museums overseas.

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Why the Indian passport is falling in global ranking

Indians can travel to more visa-free destinations than a decade ago, but India's passport ranking has declined.

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Turkish prosecutors hand 11 people life sentences over ski resort blaze

Thirty-four children were among 78 people killed in the deadly blaze, which occurred during the school holidays.

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Updates and scorecard: England face New Zealand in third ODI

New Zealand v England - third ODI: live scorecard and commentary

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🏈 Governor: LSU AD won't select football coach

Louisiana Gov. Jeff Landry told reporters Wednesday that LSU athletic director Scott Woodward won't be involved in selecting the Tigers' new football coach in the wake of Brian Kelly's firing.

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👑 The legend of Georgia Tech QB Haynes King

Stories about how the quarterback became one of the quirkiest, toughest and most insatiable players in college football.

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↔️ Pats trade White to 49ers, Dugger to Steelers

The Patriots traded away two former defensive starters Tuesday night, sending defensive end Keion White to the 49ers and safety Kyle Dugger to the Steelers, sources told ESPN.

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Republicans push back against Trump’s call to end the Senate filibuster

The filibuster allows the minority party in the US Senate to block bills should they fail to reach 60 votes in favour.

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‘G’day Australia. Did you miss us?’ Oasis kicks off Australia tour with euphoric show

The bucket hats were out in force at Marvel Stadium as Liam and Noel Gallagher made a polished – and even affectionate – return to MelbourneThe first time Oasis played in Australia, in 1998, the co...

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